Get in

By Plane

By bus

Buses for Tsetserleg leave from the Dragon bus station in Ulaanbaatar at 8AM on Mon, Wed, and Fri, and Sat. The ride typically lasts at least 10 hours, and tickets must be purchased a day in advance. As of June 2009, bus tickets from Ulaanbaatar to Tsetserleg cost approximately 18,000 tugrug, around US$13.

There are also microbuses that run between Ulaanbaatar and Tsetserleg. These are often very cramped (four across a bench seat), as drivers want to fit as many people in as possible to maximize profit. If possible, it is not a bad idea to pay for an extra seat to be left empty.

Get around

Tseterleg isn't very big. The city center and most hotels are in walking distance of the main attractions. If you don't want to walk, stand on the side of the road and stick your hand out. It won't be long before a car stops. Expect to pay between 500 and 2,000 T for rides around town.

See

Buyandelgeruulekh Monastery - the town's main monastery

Zayain Khüree Monastery - converted into a museum.

Aimag Museum

Do

Attend an opera performance at the town's theater.

Arrange to stay with a herder family in their Ger (Yurt). The Fairfield Cafe and Guest House can help with this.

Mid range

Fairfield Hostel. At 15 dollars a night, this isn't the cheapest option in Tsetserleg, but the hostel is impeccably clean, run by a friendly English couple and comes with a large breakfast. There are also only 2 beds per room. http://www.fairfieldmongolia.co.uk/

Get out

The Japanese managed resort of Tsenger Hot Springs is located 30 km away, and would cost approximately 15 dollars to get there by hired car.

From Tsetserleg, it is possible to hire a car to take you to one of Mongolia's most picturesque lakes, Terkhin Tsaagan Nuur or the Great White Lake. Cars can be hired at Tsetserleg's "black market," located close to the city center, but be prepared to negotiate prices in Russian, as few locals speak English. The drive to the lake is approximately 170 km, almost all on unpaved roads or dirt paths, and takes approximately 4 hours. A return trip to the lake should cost around $110, inclusive of petrol, food and accommodation for the driver.